Lead Front-End Developer

Pratt & Whitney; United States; Remote; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness programs

Retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead front-end development across web platforms, using React and Next.js, and to provide ongoing Sitecore CMS support. The role emphasizes architecture, mentoring, and collaboration with design, product, and backend teams.

This senior position requires owning technical decisions, handling ambiguity, and balancing new features with maintenance while delivering scalable, high-performance UI solutions remotely from the US.

Qualifications

• Typically requires: A University Degree Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience and minimum 10+ years of experience or an Advanced degree and 8+ years of experience
• 8+ years of experience with front-end design (markup, API) with 3+ years of hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS acceptable)
• Strong understanding of IIS, Windows Server, and SQL Server administration and experience with DevOps practices and tools (Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar) and proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Application Insights, Splunk, ELK stack, or similar)
• Understanding of networking, security best practices, and compliance frameworks and excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain performant, accessible, and responsive web applications using React and Next.js
• Architect and implement front-end integrations with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, including authentication, error handling, and data caching strategies
• Provide ongoing support for existing Sitecore implementations (e.g., component updates, content-authoring support, minor troubleshooting) — deep Sitecore development expertise is a nice-to-have, but not required
• Translate design mockups and product requirements into clean, maintainable, well-tested code
• Optimize applications for speed, SEO, and cross-browser/device compatibility
• Collaborate with backend engineers to define API contracts and ensure smooth end-to-end integration
• Participate in code reviews, and uphold best practices around testing, documentation, and CI/CD
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers; contribute to front-end architecture and technical strategy
• Partner with UX/design and product management to shape the technical feasibility and scope of new features
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, participating in on-call rotation as needed

Skills

Frontend development (React/Next.js)

REST/GraphQL API integrations

Sitecore CMS

Mentoring engineers

CI/CD practices

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

DevOps tools (Git/Azure DevOps/Jenkins

Scripting (PowerShell/Python/Bash)

Monitoring/logging (App Insights/Splun

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-09

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NH-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead front-end development efforts across our web platforms. This role is primarily focused on building modern, high-performance user interfaces with React and Next.js, integrating with internal and third-party APIs, and providing ongoing support for our Sitecore-based CMS properties. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who can architect scalable front-end solutions, mentor other engineers, and collaborate closely with design, product, and backend teams.
This is a senior-level role suited to someone who is comfortable owning technical decisions, working with some ambiguity, and balancing new feature development with maintenance of existing systems. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate technical proficiency.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and maintain performant, accessible, and responsive web applications using React and Next.js
• Architect and implement front-end integrations with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, including authentication, error handling, and data caching strategies
• Provide ongoing support for existing Sitecore implementations (e.g., component updates, content-authoring support, minor troubleshooting) — deep Sitecore development expertise is a nice-to-have, but not required
• Translate design mockups and product requirements into clean, maintainable, well-tested code
• Optimize applications for speed, SEO, and cross-browser/device compatibility
• Collaborate with backend engineers to define API contracts and ensure smooth end-to-end integration
• Participate in code reviews, and uphold best practices around testing, documentation, and CI/CD
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers; contribute to front-end architecture and technical strategy
• Partner with UX/design and product management to shape the technical feasibility and scope of new features
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, participating in on-call rotation as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience and minimum 10+ years of experience or an Advanced degree and 8+ years of experience
• 8+ years of experience with front-end design (markup, API) with 3+ years of hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS acceptable)
• Strong understanding of IIS, Windows Server, and SQL Server administration and experience with DevOps practices and tools (Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar) and proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or Bash)
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Application Insights, Splunk, ELK stack, or similar)
• Understanding of networking, security best practices, and compliance frameworks and excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Sitecore certification (Administrator or Developer)
• Cloud certification (Azure Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, or similar)
• Experience with Sitecore containers and Kubernetes deployments
• Familiarity with CDN configuration and optimization
• Experience with headless CMS architectures and composable DXP

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Location: This position is remote.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role

Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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